Senior Configuration Engineer

Location: Harlow

Raytheon UK are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join a key programme within the business. In this role you will be the dedicated CMDM Lead for the programme and will be responsible for planning, developing, establishing and maintaining the configuration of both hardware and software for a multitude of new and legacy systems spread across multiple sites.

Main duties

To establish and maintain Configuration Management (CM) baselines for both hardware and software across multiple providers

Administer Configuration and Data Management (DM) to ensure compliance in support of allocated company contracts and as required by relevant program security requirements

Create and maintain program Configuration and Data Management plans

Contribute to functional strategy

Interface with all levels of customer and multiple user groups

Administer Configuration Change Control

Issue and control program artefacts

Create, maintain and support program specific spreadsheets, databases, reports and metrics archive, retain and maintain both customer and Raytheon hardware and software artefacts in a suitable DM repository

Create, maintain and store appropriate program historical build data

Execute configuration audits

Customer liaison as required

Maintain program alignment through communication with appropriate program personnel

Establish and maintain an agreed regime for management and customer reviews and reporting on a weekly and monthly basis

Provide functional reviews from a CM and DM perspective as required

Interface with Supply Chain Management and directly with sub-contractor staff

Conversant with Military (DEF STANS), Commercial CM Standards and ISO9001

Knowledge of CM applied to software development programmes

Working knowledge of CM and DM requirements within the Engineering Development Life Cycle

SC clearance or ability to obtain it

Desirable

Project management skills

Able to work autonomously or as part of a team

Experience working to ITAR regulations

Experience of Process Improvement Initiatives and techniques

About Raytheon

Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, National & Cyber security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software solutions at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Manchester Waddington and Broughton.

Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits

25 days holiday + statutory holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Diversity

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

Raytheon UK are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, with strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic and software solutions at our sites across the UK including Harlow, Gloucester, Waddington Lincs, Broughton and Glenrothes, Fife.

Raytheon is in a strong period of growth with over a 150 vacancies across it's sites in the UK. Including Electronics & Manufacturing in Glenrothes, Airborne Solutions related roles in Waddington, Broughton & Harlow and Software systems & IT enabled solution requirements in Harlow, Gloucester, London and other customer sites. We offer challenging & varied careers for all our staff with opportunities existing for Engineers, Project Managers, Quality, Commercial & Subcontract Management and support staff alike (HR, Finance, IT etc).

Working in a truly innovative and diverse product portfolio environment. With strong financials, and a work force of 1,300 in the UK, whether you are supporting or leading a project you have the ability and exposure to really make a difference. Customer success is our mission and the talent we employ is critical to that delivery and therefore the rewards in both opportunity and package will follow.

Standard Benefits include:

25 days holiday + statutory holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme of up to 10.5% 6 times salary

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.